Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Kerala with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kerala in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Kerala with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kerala will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Kerala. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kerala in December |
UK | ||
---|---|---|---|
Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
High Temp |
33°C | 11°C | |
Low Temp |
31°C | 8°C | |
Total Precipitation |
161 mm | 67 mm | |
Rainy Days |
8 days | 10 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Kerala?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Kerala. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Kerala runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Kerala in December
With 36°C, Kerala hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Kerala
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Kerala, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Kerala
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Kerala, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Kerala.
Daily UV Index in December in Kerala
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Kerala, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Kerala Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Kerala, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Kerala Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Kerala, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Kerala
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kerala. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Kerala by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kerala. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.